Los Padres ForestWatch protects wildlife, wilderness, water, and sustainable access throughout the Los Padres National Forest and the Carrizo Plain National Monument. We achieve this through education, advocacy, and when necessary, legal action for the benefit of our communities, climate, and future generations.

News Items

90,000 Comments Submitted Opposing Plan for New Drilling and Fracking on Public Lands

By on June 17, 2019 in Fracking, Oil Development

ForestWatch and other groups hand-deliver boxes of comments to BLM.

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AppFolio Volunteers Clean Up the Playground

By on June 10, 2019 in Trash Cleanups, Volunteer Projects

Volunteers enjoy a cleanup hike complete with snakes and wildflowers!

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Spring Campout Brings Families and Youth Together

By on May 30, 2019 in Environmental Education, Latino Outreach, Ojai Valley, Outdoor Connection, Recreation, Uncategorized, Ventura County, Youth Engagement

ForestWatch helps remove barriers to accessing the great outdoors with camping, rock-climbing, and hiking.

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Volunteers Brave the Rain to Clean Up Lizard’s Mouth

By on May 21, 2019 in Santa Barbara County, Trash Cleanups, Volunteer Projects

Rain doesn’t stop volunteers from removing 200 pounds of trash.

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Industry Lawsuits Take Aim at Popular Wildlife Corridor Ordinance

By on April 30, 2019 in Ventura County, Wildlife Protection

Measures to protect wildlife received broad public and scientific support.

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Forest Service Approves Expedited Commercial Logging Project in Condor Habitat

By on April 26, 2019 in Forest Service, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Mt. Pinos Area

Project may impact nearly 50 California condor roost sites.

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